ICBA, FAO strengthen partnership to drive agrifood systems transformation

ICBA, FAO strengthen partnership to drive agrifood systems transformation

- The visit adds further impetus to the long-running strategic partnership between ICBA and FAO

Dubai, UAE – The International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) have reaffirmed their joint efforts to accelerate transition to more sustainable and resilient agrifood systems.

During a high-level FAO delegation visit to the center’s head office in Dubai, the UAE, Dr. Tarifa Alzaabi, Director General of ICBA, and Dr. QU Dongyu, Director-General of FAO, emphasized the importance of bolstering collaboration to support countries in their goals to transform agrifood systems, and mitigate and adapt to climate change.

Dr. Tarifa Alzaabi, Director General of ICBA, said: “We are delighted to welcome Dr. QU Dongyu to our center today. We have a long-running strategic partnership with FAO and this visit symbolizes our shared commitment to achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – in particular SDG 2 of Zero Hunger – through science and innovation. We have implemented a number of successful initiatives aimed at improving food security and livelihoods, enhancing natural resources management, and developing individual and institutional capacities in various countries. By combining our capabilities, we can create innovative and transformative solutions for the challenges facing agrifood systems and